Breastfed babies have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other diseases Suckling at the breast encourages the proper development of the infant's teeth and speech organs. Suckling also helps prevent obstructive sleep apnea Also, breast milk is at the right temperature and is immediately available from the breast.
Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of the following diseases:
Allergies
Asthma
Autoimmune thyroid diseases
Bacterial meningitis
Breast cancer
Celiac disease
Crohn's disease
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Eczema
Gastroenteritis
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Multiple sclerosis
Obesity
Otitis media (ear infection)
Respiratory infection and wheezing
Rheumatoid arthritis
Urinary tract infection
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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